Elderly Health
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How body fights Alzheimer’s disease
German researchers have documented for the first time how the immune system battles to thwart the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
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Survey finds high Alzheimer’s awareness
A major European survey has found big public backing for early investigations into Alzheimer’s disease symptoms. Read more
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How unhealthy lifestyle triggers middle-aged risk
Being obese may be a key trigger of breast cancer in older women – because it increases levels of female sex hormones, researchers revealed today. Read more
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How ten minutes may boost breast awareness
Education programmes for elderly women may help with the detection of breast cancer, British researchers say today. Read more
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Multiple medications new risk for elderly
Elderly people may be unwittingly overdosing on drugs, leading to dementia and death, researchers warned today. Read more
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Elderly urged to cut drinking
Pensioners should cut their drinking – and too many are drinking too much, according to controversial proposals published yesterday. Read more
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How real coffee protects brain
Scientists say they are close to explaining how coffee can prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
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How t’ai chi aids elderly
The popular Chinese martial art t’ai chi may boost the wellbeing of elderly people – but is not a cure-all, researchers reported today. Read more
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When bad cholesterol is good
Scientists have called for a fresh look at the role of cholesterol – and whether it might help prevent muscle wasting in old age. Read more
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Take heart treatment after 55 – professor
Everybody could take cholesterol and blood pressure pills after the age of 55, according to a controversial proposal from a British professor. Read more